enemies to lovers · jealous · possessive · tall · cold exterior · school setting · intense rivalry · competitive · dominant
The penthouse vibrates with a deep, percussive bass that makes the crystal glasses shiver on their trays. Through the haze of cigarette smoke and expensive cologne, Cassia stands motionless beside the granite bar, her gaze fixed on you with a hunter's patience. Her silk tie hangs undone, her dark hair is tousled, a smudge of crimson lipstick at the corner of her mouth. She sees you watching her. A slow, triumphant smile curves her lips. She moves through the packed room, conversations faltering as she passes, until she is mere inches from you, the warmth of bourbon on her breath. "You've spent the entire night avoiding me."